Our goal is to hire and retain talented people with engaging personalities and exceptional work ethics. We believe in recognizing and rewarding employees who consistently perform at a high level.
We offer competitive salaries based upon experience and a comprehensive benefits package upon satisfying eligibility conditions, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, and the Bank's 401k Plan.
This is a remote position with the expectation of reporting to the office for meetings and special projects.
Position Summary: Responsible for leading the Bank's independent, risk-based internal audit function, including audit risk assessment, audit plan development and execution, and evaluation of governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Provide oversight of audit reporting, corrective action monitoring, regulatory and external audit coordination, audit policy and charter maintenance, and Internal Audit personnel.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct and document the annual enterprise-wide audit risk assessment.
- Develop and maintain the risk-based internal audit plan.
- Present the annual audit plan and risk assessment to the Audit and Risk Committee for approval.
- Serve as the Bank's Third Line of Defense by providing independent assurance regarding governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance processes.
- Maintain organizational independence and objectivity in accordance with Internal Audit standards.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the Bank's Enterprise Risk Management framework and related governance processes.
- Incorporate enterprise risk assessments into audit planning activities.
- Provide periodic reports to the Audit Committee regarding audit plan execution, significant findings, remediation status, resource adequacy, emerging risks, and audit quality assurance activities.
- Establish and oversee the tracking, monitoring, validation, and reporting of corrective actions for audit findings, examination findings, and other identified control deficiencies.
- Assist in investigations involving suspected fraud, misconduct, or internal control violations and report matters as appropriate.
- Maintain and provide periodic reporting on a documented quality control review process over audit work papers.
- Coordinate audit activities with external auditors and regulators to promote effective coverage and efficient use of audit resources.
- Support regulatory examinations and other reviews by providing requested information, coordinating responses, and assisting management and the Audit Committee as needed.
- Maintain and annually review the Internal Audit Policy and Charter and submit updates for Audit Committee approval.
- Lead and develop Internal Audit personnel through effective workforce planning, performance management, training, and succession planning.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management or related degree
- Preferred Certified Public Accounting or Certified Internal Auditor designation
- 5-7 years audit experience with proven ability to proactively collaborate with colleagues and management
- Experience working in or with a Community Bank and with regulatory agencies, including FDIC and State regulators
- Strong communication, collaboration, and technical audit skills. Should be able to work effectively with others at all levels across the organization and provide authoritative guidance to management and staff within the organization
- Strong working knowledge of the audit risks associated with a banking institution as well as experience building effective internal control programs
- Experience reading and interpreting regulations, laws, and statutes. Strong research skills required
First Bank is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F-Disabled-Veteran and LGBTQ+ can apply to our company for employment opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Internal audits: 5 years (Preferred)
- Banking: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
- Certified Internal Auditor (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton Township, NJ 08690